Asian Institute of Technology - Disaster Preparedness, Mitigation and Management Program
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The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) is an international institute of higher learning. It is one of Asia’s pioneer institutions established in 1959 to help meet the region's growing needs for advanced learning in engineering, science, technology and management, research and capacity building. AIT's mission is to develop highly qualified and committed professionals who will play a leading role in the sustainable development of the region, and its integration into the global economy. AIT is based in Thailand and has affiliated centers in other parts of the world.
The Disaster Preparedness Mitigation and Management (DPMM) Academic Program at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) has been offering Certificate, Professional Master’s, Master’s and Doctoral programs since August 2008. The program has January and August intakes every year. In addition, it conducts customized short term trainings for capacity building.
This academic program is designed specifically to educate people interested on the front lines of disaster response and preparedness. Those wishing to develop necessary interdisciplinary capacities to manage and minimize the effects of disasters in people are highly encouraged to take this program offering. Upon completion of the course, students will have gained profound knowledge and necessary skills in the field of Disaster Preparedness, Mitigation and Management. Moreover, this course offers a platform where participants from different countries and sectors meet and exchange their experiences. The courses are designed and developed by AIT Faculties and experts from partner institutions having more than a decade of experience in this particular field. For further information, you may also access the link at: http://dpmm.ait.ac.th/
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